Built for industrial applications, the Square D KA36100 is a 3-pole, 100A molded case circuit breaker. It features a thermal-magnetic trip unit with long-time and instantaneous (LI) protection to safeguard critical systems. This legacy K-Frame breaker installs into Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. Often used to maintain existing infrastructure, it is replaced by the HGA36100 for modern upgrades. Rated 25kAIC at 480V, it includes a Visi-Trip indicator for quick fault detection.
What panelboards are compatible with the KA36100 circuit breaker?
This K-Frame breaker is designed exclusively for Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It will not fit in standard residential load centers like QO or Homeline, nor will it fit NQOD panels.
Is the KA36100 still actively manufactured, or is there a direct replacement?
The KA36100 is a legacy K-Frame MCCB. For modern panel upgrades, it is typically replaced by the PowerPact H-Frame series, such as the HDA36100 or HGA36100, which match the I-Line mounting and physical bus space requirements.
How much bus space does this 3-pole breaker require in an I-Line panel?
The KA36100 requires 4.5 inches of bus mounting space, which breaks down to 1.5 inches per pole on the panelboard interior.
How does the I-Line style plug-in connection work?
The line side of the breaker features plug-on jaws that securely grip the panel busbars. The load side uses standard mechanical lugs to connect your outgoing phase conductors.
What is the purpose of the adjustable magnetic trip on this breaker?
While the thermal overload protection is fixed, the adjustable magnetic trip allows you to change the instantaneous trip point. This is useful for accommodating temporary high inrush currents, like those from motor starting, without causing nuisance tripping.
How can I visually identify if the KA36100 has tripped?
This breaker includes a Visi-Trip indicator. If a fault or overload causes the breaker to trip, the handle snaps to a center position and a bright visual indicator appears to help electricians quickly locate the tripped circuit in a crowded panel.
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Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 4.9 out of 5 based on 14 reviews.
Square D KA36150 - 150A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7/27/26
Square D KA36150
As usual, on time and in great condition!
SJ
Shawn J.
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Square D KA36225 - 225A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4/27/26
I Line BreKER
Found exactly what I was looking for. They called and set over specs so I could confirm the fit!
RF
Ron F.
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Square D KA36100 - 100A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4/9/26
Multiple orders
I have purchased multiple breakers (of fairly large size) from SuperBreakers and their pricing has been excellent and the delivery time spot on. I would highly recommend them
MF
Matt F.
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Square D KA36100 - 100A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8/21/25
Order Messed Up - Breaker Great
I have ordered many breakers through SuperBreakers with no issues until this order. I ordered this breaker and it wasn't shipped. I sent a message and was told that a mistake was make in shipping and that they would next day air the breaker to me. 5 days later (weekend in there) the breaker arrived. Not next day air, but shit happens. Sent the breaker still in the box out with my electrician and received a call from him that the breaker that was sent was a KAL36100 not the KA36100. I reached out to SuperBreakers and was told the correct breaker would be next day aired that day and I was emailed a shipping label to send back the incorrect one. This time it arrived the next day and was installed. This error cost my customer a couple days with out power to a dimmer cabinet and about 2 extra hours of labor, but all was okay in the end. Mistakes happen. The help and quick responses to my emails I received from Mike David showed me enough about this company. I look forward to my next order. Thank you for working this situation out in timely manor.
JH
Joel H.
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Square D KA36200 - 200A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
8/5/25
Worked As Planned
They had what we needed to match existing equipment, they shipped the same day and we put it right into service, no problems from first phone call to delivery and install.